Pesto on Bread
A simple yet satisfying snack of crusty bread topped with vibrant homemade pesto. Perfect for using up fresh basil and making a quick, flavorful bite.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toast the 4 slices of bread until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side in a toaster or under a broiler.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the 2 cups basil, 1 garlic clove, and 0.25 cup pine nuts. Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 10 pulses.
Step 3
Add the 0.5 cup parmesan and pulse again until combined, about 5 pulses.
Step 4
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the 0.5 cup olive oil until the pesto is smooth and emulsified, about 30 seconds.
Step 5
Season the pesto with the 0.25 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, then pulse once to mix.
Step 6
Spread a generous spoonful of pesto onto each slice of toasted bread. Serve immediately.
Step 7
If you have extra pesto, store it in a jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top to keep it green.
Tools you’ll need
- Food processor
- Toaster or broiler
- Knife
- Cutting board
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